Paramount and Capcom’s martial arts adaptation Street Fighter claimed the top spot at the North American and global box office during its opening weekend, generating $31 million domestically and $51.1 million worldwide according to figures cited on October 19, 2026. Distributed by Paramount as part of a new deal with Legendary, the film outperformed several competing releases despite a mixed critical reception.
Global Box Office Breakdown and International Performance
The film’s worldwide debut brought in an estimated $20.1 million internationally from 65 markets alongside its $31 million domestic haul, though initial industry tracking noted a $30 million domestic figure. Street Fighter was shot for IMAX, bringing in $7.7 million globally through the format’s network. This included $5.4 million domestically, which accounted for 18% of the weekend box office, and $2.3 million from 471 offshore screens.
Top-performing international opening markets for the video game adaptation included:
- United Kingdom: $3.3 million at 593 sites
- Mexico: $1.8 million at 865 sites
- Australia: $1.6 million at 260 locations
- France: $1.1 million at 355 locations, which was impacted by local protests
- Germany: $850,000 at 436 theaters
Cast, Production, and Critical Reception
Directed by Kitao Sakurai, the $82 million co-production features an ensemble cast blending traditional actors and professional wrestling stars. The lineup features Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, David Dastmalchian as M. Bison, and Jason Momoa as Blanka. It also stars WWE superstars Roman Reigns as Akuma and Cody Rhodes as Guile, alongside New Japan Pro-Wrestling star Hirooki Goto as E. Honda.
The film opened below some previous video game adaptations. It trailed the $38.5 million domestic debut of Mortal Kombat II earlier in 2026 and the $103.8 million opening reported for September’s Resident Evil. However, its global debut exceeded the $12 million lifetime gross of 2009’s Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li.
Critical and audience reception has been sharply divided:
- CinemaScore: B-
- Rotten Tomatoes (Critics): 41%
- Rotten Tomatoes (Audience/Popcorn): 79% to 80%
- IMDb: 44
How Competing Releases Performed Over the Weekend
While Street Fighter led the weekend charts, other notable releases experienced contrasting theatrical results across the globe:
You Can See Everything
A24’s documentary directed by Lance Oppenheim and Nathan Fielder focuses on convicted fraudster Elizabeth Holmes and captured the No. 2 spot. It grossed $15 million domestically from just 855 screens, marking the highest opening for a documentary in over a decade with more than 2,000 sellout screenings against a combined budget of under $10 million.
Whalefall
20th Century Studios’ survival thriller Whalefall, starring Resident Evil breakout actor Austin Abrams as a scuba diver swallowed by a whale, struggled at the box office. Despite a net production budget of $60 million, the film opened to just $17.5 million worldwide, including $8 million domestically. It earned a B on CinemaScore and a 71% critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Other Holdovers
Universal and Blumhouse’s Other Mommy brought in $8.3 million in its second weekend, suffering a 70% drop for a domestic 10-day total of $44.8 million against a $19 million budget. Meanwhile, Focus Features’ Jane Austen adaptation Sense and Sensibility earned a $7.25 million opening from 2,545 locations with an A- CinemaScore.
Outside the top five, Sony’s Resident Evil continued a strong run, approaching the $150 million domestic mark after adding $5.5 million in its fifth weekend for a worldwide total of $361 million.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did Street Fighter make in its opening weekend?
Street Fighter grossed $31 million domestically and $20.1 million internationally, bringing its total worldwide opening weekend box office to $51.1 million.
What is the production budget of the Street Fighter movie?
The film carries a net production budget of $82 million and was co-funded by Legendary and game publisher Capcom, with distribution handled by Paramount.
Who directed the Street Fighter adaptation?
The movie was directed by Kitao Sakurai.
Who stars in Street Fighter?
The cast features Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, David Dastmalchian as M. Bison, Jason Momoa as Blanka, Roman Reigns as Akuma, Cody Rhodes as Guile, and Hirooki Goto as E. Honda.
How was the film received by critics and audiences?
Street Fighter received a 41% critical score on Rotten Tomatoes alongside an 80% positive audience rating and a B- CinemaScore.
